Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center – Berks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report details procedures performed to verify claims and data submitted by Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital for eligibility under the Tobacco Settlement Program. This involves compensating hospitals for uncompensated care services as mandated by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. Two extraordinary expense claims submitted by the facility for fiscal year ending June 2025 met eligibility criteria. Discrepancies in reported inpatient and MA days for the fiscal year ending June 2024 were addressed. If Penn Highlands Mon Valley qualifies, it may receive payment under either the extraordinary expense or uncompensated care methods for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year. Facilities must submit any additional claims by October 31, 2026. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.